Diver's mirror

• US 5,361,169 A
• Filed: 09/07/1993
• Issued: 11/01/1994
• Est. Priority Date: 04/29/1993
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Virostat (Na) NV
• Original Assignee: Virostat (Na) NV
• Inventors: Deal, Jerry L.
• Primary Examiner(s): Ben, Loha
• Assistant Examiner(s): Robbins, Thomas
• Application Number:
  US08/116,655
• Time in Patent Office: 420 Days
• Field of Search: D 6/300, D 6/309, 2/170, 2/321, 2/DIG. 8, 359/838, 359/840, 359/516, 359/517, D10/2, D10/30, D10/31, D10/32, D10/38, D10/111, D28/64.1-64.7
• US Class Current: 359/838
• CPC Class Codes: B63C 11/02 Divers' equipment
• CPC Class Codes: G02B 7/002 Mounting on the human body
• CPC Class Codes: G02B 7/182 for mirrors

Abstract

A mirror which is attached to an underwater diver'"'"'s wrist or arm. By placing the mirror in front of his face mask and controlling the line of sight reflected by the mirror, the diver can inspect equipment on his body or easily access equipment with the hand not wearing the mirror. In addition, the diver'"'"'s peripheral vision is improved so he or she can see objects, fish or a diving partner located behind them. The mirror is attached to the diver'"'"'s wrist or arm by a wrist strap made of water resistant material such as nylon or rubber. Alternate embodiments include a pouch containing the mirror on a flexible strap and a diver'"'"'s handheld console with a hinged plate containing the mirror.

Claims

1. A diver'"'"'s mirror comprising:

a reflective surface;

a flexible strap having first and second ends, said first end being connected to said reflective surface;

a pouch for housing said reflective surface when not in use, said pouch being connected to said second end of said strap; and

means for attaching said pouch to said diver'"'"'s wrist;

whereby said diver can easily remove said reflective surface from said pouch and hold said reflective surface in the palm of a hand and view his upper torso, head, or surroundings by adjusting the inclination of said reflective surface and viewing the reflected image of said reflective surface.

2. A diver'"'"'s mirror as recited in claim 1 wherein said reflective surface is flat.

3. A diver'"'"'s mirror as recited in claim 1 wherein said reflective surface is convex.

4. A diver'"'"'s mirror as recited in claim 1 wherein said reflective surface is concave.

5. A diver'"'"'s mirror as recited in claim 1 wherein said means for mounting said pouch further comprises a flexible wrist band.

6. A diver'"'"'s mirror as recited in claim 5 wherein said wrist band is circumferentially adjustable.

7. A diver'"'"'s mirror as recited in claim 5 wherein said wrist band further comprises a clasp allowing circumferential length adjustment of said band and firmly positioning said mirror on said diver'"'"'s forearm.